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Canada lags in digital permitting processes: RESCON report
In Ontario, the site plan approval process takes an average of 249 days, almost 100 days more than the average in other OECD countries, says the report.
Elizabeth Witmer reappointed as WSIB Chair
Witmer, who has served on the board since 2012, will remain in her leadership role through the end of 2021.
Colleges, universities share in $460 million in capital funds
The funding was announced in the Ontario government’s 2020 budget and can be used toward the renewal and modernization of campus facilities, including building systems upgrades, roof repairs, and mechanical and electrical system upgrades.
Work completed on third of four CAMH facilities
The Plenary Health CAMH team turned over two more buildings at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on November 25.
Stantec to provide design services for South Niagara Hospital
The first piece of the construction puzzle on the $1-billion South Niagara Hospital project is in place. Stantec will provide planning, design and conformance services, and an RFQ for P3 proponents is scheduled for release next winter.